Dance 4 All

ABILITIES, NOT DISABILITIES.

We are an all-inclusive dance studio located in the heart of Derrimut. Our philosophy is to inspire dancers, young and old alike of all abilities to develop a passion for the art of dance.

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All-Abilities Ballet Contemporary Acrobatics Tap Jazz Hip-Hop Lyrical Dance 4 All

We offer classes and private tuition in: acrobatics, jazz, ballet, contemporary/lyrical, tap & hip hop. With specialised programs like Progressing Ballet Technique, Kinder dance, All-abilities (Rhythm Works Integrative Dance) and Acrobatic arts.

My name is Alyshia Clarke. I am very passionate about education, currently I am a fully registered teacher. I have experience working in both mainstream and special education settings as a Teacher, Education Support, Allied-Health Assistant and a Pre-Service Teacher.

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abilities, not disabilities.

Dance is for everybody!

Alyshia Clarke

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All-Abilities

Specialised for students with developmental delays, physical challenges, learning differences and sensory sensitivities.

Our all-abilities music & dance program uses the Rhythm Works Integrative Dance framework. Rhythm Works Integrative Dance goes well beyond the art of dance. Emerging studies are showing, when combined, movement, sound and rhythm have immense effects on the brain. The Rhythm Works Integrative Dance program uses evidence-based practices from sensory integration, behavioural analysis, and movement safety/kinesiology to provide opportunities for students to practice developmental skills across 5 developmental domains: Physical, Social, Emotional, Cognitive & Language. To our students, the classes are fun, social, and engaging. Behind the scenes, I work hard to ensure class content is purposeful and functional.

Assistive buddies are welcomed and may attend the class with the enrolled student at no extra cost to ensure every dancer has the support they need. An assistive buddy may include parents, guardians, carers, therapists or siblings.

Tap

An iconic broadway dance form that uses the metal plates on tap shoes to create percussive and rhythmic patterns.

Students will learn tap basics, building on technique and musical timing as they progress through levels and as their muscle memory develops.

Acrobatics

Acro dance is a style of dance that combines classical dance technique with precision acrobatic elements. Acro technique includes balancing, limbering, tumbling, partnering, contortion and strength.

Miss Alyshia is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor. The Acro Arts syllabus provides students with progressions that enable them to achieve tricks safely and effortlessly. (Exams available on request)

Contemporary

Contemporary/Lyrical is a modern, creative and interpretive dance form. The choreography uses ballet technique to execute movements in order to story-tell or express emotions.

While it explores the ease of movement, it works within the body’s natural alignment and the concepts of flow and weight, rebound and suspension, contraction and release, fall and recovery.

Throughout warm-up exercises we explore each of these elements across the room, floor work and a dance.

Kinder Dance

Our class content has been carefully designed to ensure it is engaging, fun and functional. Students will develop fundamental movement skills, social skills and self expression all while singing, leaping, turning, playing instruments and jumping. Props are used throughout the class to enhance technique.

Students will follow a similar structured lesson throughout the term to increase familiarity and as the skills develop so will the lesson to challenge their abilities.

Miss Alyshia is aware of developmental goals and milestones due to her role and experience as an educator.

We currently offer Kinder Ballet, Jazz and Acro classes.

Ballet

A classical dance form and base technique fundamental for every dancer’s training. Dancers develop grace, poise and a strong sense of alignment, postures and coordination.

Miss Alyshia is trained in Royal Academy of Dance syllabus and Australian Teachers of Dancing, Students will learn exercises from Australian teachers of Dancing syllabus and Progressing Ballet technique in order to develop knowledge of classical ballet techniques and lines.

Hip-Hop

Hip Hop is a unique and exciting style of street dance that has taken the dance culture by storm. Whilst it originated as informal street dance it has further evolved onto the stage and screen and into an audience favourite.

Hip Hop classes will focus on developing children’s own style and personalities. Students will learn hip hop techniques such as: popping and locking, waving and breaking. A typical class will involve warm, learning new moves/techniques, a dance and a freestyle circle.

Jazz

Jazz is a vibrant and energetic dance form that is danced to broadway or pop music.

Classes will be structured to include warm up/stretch, body isolations, Jazz technique and a dance. Students will learn turns, kicks and leaps and increase their stamina, co-ordination, strength and flexibility.

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We are an all-inclusive dance studio in the west of Melbourne.

Dance 4 All is at Brimbank City Council.

2 weeks ago

We’re still buzzing over last week’s win at the Brimbank City Council We Are Brimbank Awards in the Sports & Wellbeing category.There was so much more left to be said according to Miss Alyshia, however everybody that we spoke to on the night had said that her speech was incredible.We hope that from this it will bring more exposure and opportunities for our students to shine. ✨ Cr Thuy Dang - Brimbank MayorCouncillor Ranka Rasic#allabilities #abilitiesnotdisabilities #danceisforeverybody #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #dancetherapy #musictherapy #physiotherapy #dancestudio #disability #inclusion #inclusive #brimbank #derrimut #sunshine #stalbans #footscray #sydenham #autism #asd #specialneeds #neurodivergent #dance #ballet #acrobatics #hiphop #tapdancing #health #wellbeing #ﬁtness ... See MoreSee Less

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This week we were honoured to attend the We Are Brimbank Awards night hosted by Brimbank City Council at Lakeside Convention Centre in Taylors Lakes.To our surprise we were announced the winner of the Sports and Wellbeing award amongst nine other worthy finalists. The room was filled with a plethora of inspiring and talented people. It was an absolute honour to share the company with like-minded individuals.Today we couldn’t wait to share with our lovely dancers and families our beautiful trophy and certificate that we brought home from the night.There are so many people that we wish to thank for all that we have achieved. Our families, Cr Thuy Dang - Brimbank Mayor , all the judges who considered our nomination, the councillors and everybody who holds the shared vision of creating a brighter and more inclusive Brimbank.A special mention to Derrimut Primary School for hosting our small but mighty dance school and Principal Jade Seddon for a great partnership.Councillor Ranka Rasic Derrimut Primary School ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Wishing all the Mums and special people in our lives a very Happy Mother’s Day! Thank you for your unconditional love and support! Our incredibly courageous @wonder.willah had a very special message and story to share with our families at the end of class yesterday. It left us feeling very emotional to say the least! Willah, you inspire us every single day! We are so proud to have you as a part of our Dance 4 All family. 💜 ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Happy Easter every bunny 🐰! We’d like to take the time to wish all our Dance 4 All family and friends who celebrate, a very happy Easter. We hope you have all had a safe and restful break and can’t wait to see you all very soon for term two. #allabilitiesdance #allinclusivedance #danceis4everybody #derrimutdance #dance #dancetherapy #socialskillsgroups #socialskillsforkids #musictherapy #occupationaltherapy #physiotherapy #speechtherapy #alliedhealth #deerpark #carolinesprings #derrimut #ardeer #activitiesforkids #autism #downsyndrome #cerebral_palsy #intellectualdisability #sensoryprocessingdisorder #ballet #jazz #hiphop #acrobatics #tap #kinderdance #rhythmworksintegrativedance ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

We are so excited to be part of Source Co disability expo in Melbourne again this year. Join us on Friday the 11th or Saturday the 12th of April (this week) for a free taster session of our all-abilities classes. We promise it will be a whole lot of fun. Can’t wait to dance with you all! ... See MoreSee Less

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